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Longboards to Olympics: A Century of Tahoe Winter Sports is the only book that tells the fascinating story of how winter sports took Northern California by storm and captured the imagination of a nation. From the early exploits of John "Snowshoe" Thompson, America's first free-style alpine skier, through the 1930s, a breakout decade for Skisport when thousands attended ski jumps in Berkeley, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Follow the exploits of the famed 10^th Mountain Division who bravely fought their way into history during World War II.

Illustrated with 180 images, many never before published, this 288-page book has earned rave reviews for its uplifting stories that pay tribute to the accomplishments of early American ski pioneers. This entertaining collection concludes with a comprehensive look at the legendary 1960 Winter Olympics held at Squaw Valley USA, the seminal event that launched Lake Tahoe into the international spotlight for world-class winter sports.

Endorsements for Longboards to Olympics: A Century of Tahoe Winter Sports

"Mark's book on the history of skiing in the Sierra is a real accomplishment in popular history, and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of ski racing."

— Seth Masia, Editor, Skiing Heritage: Journal of the International Skiing History Association

"I really like this book! It's an easy read and each chapter showcases important winter sports pioneers and events. I teach and live an empowering 'no limits' philosophy and I really identify with the positive, can-do spirit Mark reveals in this entertaining book."

— Mark Wellman, Nationally acclaimed author, filmmaker and motivational speaker.

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Table of Contents and Index.

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